Discover the world of kefir and fermented beverages in this hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop. Perfect for anyone curious about gut health and creating delicious probiotic drinks, this session will give you the confidence to start fermenting at home with ease.
As a probiotic and prebiotic, kefir is hard to beat in what it delivers to us in establishing a healthy gut microbiome - the very foundation of our immunity and wellbeing. Kefir is actually very simple to make at home without any need for specialised equipment. You’ll learn the full process of making your own milk kefir, including how to care for, store, and revive your kefir grains (your “mother culture”) - and what to do when they start multiplying. We’ll also explore the hugely popular world of water kefir, showing you how to transform your grains into refreshing, fruit-infused, naturally sparkling drinks packed with probiotics.
The workshop, led by Rachna Jhala, will also open the door to other simple home-fermented foods. You’ll learn how kefir can be used to create cream cheeses, paneer, and other cultured dairy products, providing a foundation for a whole world of homemade goodness.
Alongside practical demonstrations, you’ll get guidance on flavouring your drinks with fruits and herbs, troubleshooting common issues, and building a sustainable fermentation routine at home. Every participant will take home a small amount of kefir grains to begin their own kefir journey straight away.
A perfect workshop for anyone wanting to boost their gut health, cut down on shop-bought ferments, and explore one of the most rewarding areas of home food craft. The workshop will end with a tasting session of Happy Belly fermented dairy products and the opportunity to discuss the cultural history of dairy fermentation.
About Rachna Jhala
Rachna is the founder and director of Happy Belly Foods, a local company producing a whole range of delicious dairy products. Rachna has been making her own yoghurt and other fermented foods since she was a teenager and is passionate about sharing her skills and knowledge with the community. She is a big proponent of the powerful support such foods provide in building immunity and general wellbeing in us and she will share this knowledge with you.
We want our events to be accessible for all – please let us know if you require any additional information or adjustments and we will do our best to accommodate you. We offer free tickets to essential companions – please use the ‘Any Special Requirements’ box at checkout to let us know if you would like to book one. You can also contact us on hello@boreplace.org or 01732 463255 to chat about your requirements.
This event is part of our People and Nature Together project, made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund, and thanks to National Lottery players.
Please note tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable to another event. If you are unable to attend, you are welcome to transfer your ticket to someone else (please let us know the name and email address of the attendee), otherwise your ticket fee will be considered a donation to the Commonwork Trust.